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MainStay Suites – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
5229 Market Street, Hwy 132 & US 17, Wilmington, NC 28405
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Ranked #32 of 43 hotels in Wilmington
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Apex, North Carolina
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“LIKE ROACHES? THEN THIS IS THE PLACE.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011
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Stayed here a couple of months ago and it was OK. This time the kitchen floor had footprints from heavy duty boots, torn upholstery on the couch, a broken down recliner AND ROACHES.

Checked out early and the girl tried hard to be surprised. She told me they don't offer the 100% SATISFACTION guarantee anymore as they have replaced it with a new plan of making sure everything is done right the first time. HA HA HA HA.

CHOICE HOTELS has gone downhill. Enuf for me.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“DO NOT STAY AT MAINSTAY INN”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010

I stayed at Mainstay Inn in Wilmington in July. Although I was assured of a no smoking room, I was placed in a smoking room on a smoking floor. I was told it was non-smoking. I am very allergic to smoke and became very ill. I continued to complain and asked to be moved. I then found other accomodations and asked that the policy of "Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back for one night was honered." I was told that I agreed to stay in a smoking room and if I was that unhappy I would have moved sooner. Asked to speak to manager and was told,"I know my manager and she won't do anything." Complained at corporate office and was asked why I did not read smoking and nonsmoking signs above rooms. There were non. Uncaring staff.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“VERY NICE!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2010

My husband and I stayed here while attending the Azalea Festival and it was a post-anniversary celebration for us as well. First the location is PERFECT! There are all kinds of restaurants in walking distance, Olive Garden, Carrabbas Italian, IHOP, Waffle House, shopping, Marshalls, Target, and just one street over, all different major shopping stores and restaurants, Applebee's and more. Downtown Wilmington, is 7 mins. away, Wrightsville Beach is 10 mins. away. ROOM- very spacious. We had a King and there was a full size Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, internet, desk area, sleeper sofa, ironing board, some rooms have recliners. It was very spacious, like a studio apartment. The room was very clean, the bed was a little sunk in the middle, but it was unbearable. The pillows were comfy. We had a view of the courtyard. The breakfast was pretty basic, make your own waffles were nice, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, juices, instant oatmeal/grits, french toast. No meat if you want that. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The check-in area is a little awkward, no front desk type, just an office desk, with computer and person to help you. The walls are VERY THIN and you can hear very well what's going on in the hallways. Unfortunately, we had are area where there were teens, laughing and being a little noisy. They had a very nice weight and exercise room, treadmills, bikes, etc., small office room with two computers. I think the pool is shared with the hotel next door. We enjoyed and will definitely stay again.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fayetteville
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“Extremely satisfied in all areas of service and accommodations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2009

A fantastic stay for a quick get-away, and reasonably priced. I especially enjoyed the suite's layout with the island table within the kitchen looking into the lounge area. Bedroom is separate from lounge area with a television and phone in each location. All rooms were very clean and the staff was very courteous. I couldn't have picked a better location for access to the waterfront, beach, shopping and restaurants.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cary, NC
2 reviews
“We highly recommend this hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2009

My husband & I stayed here for six nights and can tell you honestly it was a very enjoyable experience! The hotel is in a good location with plently of restaurants nereby and only minutes away from downtown Wilmington and the beaches! The room was very clean and the employees were great! If you find that you are in "need" of extra washcloths, towels, etc, all you have to do is ask and you shall receive. The construction of this hotel is great because we did not "hear" any noise what so ever! Their continental breadkfast is satisfying and the "coffee" is always on! We would stay here again!!!!

Stayed September 2009, travelled as a couple
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Address: 5229 Market Street, Hwy 132 & US 17, Wilmington, NC 28405
Price range (per night):* INR5,145 - 7,661

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